Product classification
HS code for Home audio system: 8527.91
Radio-broadcast receivers n.e.c. in heading no. 8527, combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus.
Classification of home audio system under HS 8527.91
Home audio systems that include a radio-broadcast receiver combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus are classified under HS code 852791. This classification is part of Chapter 85, which encompasses electrical machinery and equipment. Heading 8527 specifically covers reception apparatus for radio-broadcasting. The subheading 852791 is applied when the unit is a "combination" device, meaning it integrates radio reception with other functions such as a CD player, digital media player, or internal storage for sound reproduction. In the context of modern consumer electronics, this often includes shelf systems or mini-components that feature Bluetooth connectivity alongside a traditional FM/AM tuner. The classification is driven by the presence of the radio tuner; if the device lacks the ability to receive radio broadcasts, it would typically fall under heading 8519 for sound recording or reproducing apparatus.
- Covers
- Shelf stereo systems with radio and CD
- Mini-component audio systems
- Boomboxes with radio and digital playback
- Integrated home audio units with tuners
- Micro-audio systems with Bluetooth and radio
- Also under 8527.91
- Denon D-M41
- Yamaha MCR-B043
- Panasonic SC-PM250
- Sony CMT-SBT100
- Bose Wave Music System
Codes often confused with 8527.91
Common mistake. Home audio systems are often misclassified under 8518, which covers loudspeakers. While systems include speakers, the "brains" of the system (the receiver/player) dictate the classification of the set. They are also confused with 851981 (digital sound reproducing apparatus) if the radio function is overlooked. If the system includes a video display for DVD playback, it may move to 852190.
Top exporters and importers of HS 852791 (the code used for home audio system), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 852791 (the code used for home audio system) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 79% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 15% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 852791, not only home audio system.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.4B 79% of world exports
- 2 Germany $89M 5.0% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$84M 4.8% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $136M 15% of world imports
- 2 United States $131M 14% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $34M 3.8% of world imports
World total: $903M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for home audio system
Brazil classifies home audio system under NCM 8527.91.00: HS 8527.91 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about home audio system
What is the HS code for Home audio system?
The HS code for Home audio system is 852791 (Radio-broadcast receivers n.e.c. in heading no. 8527; combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus). A home audio system with a radio and sound reproducer is classified under HS code 852791.
How do I classify Home audio system for customs?
Home audio system is classified under HS code 852791 — Radio-broadcast receivers n.e.c. in heading no. 8527; combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the system only has speakers and no radio?
If the system consists only of speakers, it is classified under HS code 851821 or 851822, depending on the number of drivers.
Which countries are the top exporters of home audio system (HS 852791)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 852791 (the code used for home audio system) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.4B, 79% of world exports), Germany ($89M) and Vietnam (about $84M). World exports came to about $1.8B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of home audio system (HS 852791)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 852791 (the code used for home audio system) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($136M, 15% of world imports), the United States ($131M) and the Netherlands ($34M). World imports came to about $903M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Home audio system the same in all countries?
The base HS code 852791 for Home audio system is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for home audio system in Brazil?
In Brazil, home audio system (HS 852791) is classified under NCM 8527.91.00.